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Chemical Security Professional Development Grant

The Chemical Security Program (CSP) Professional Development grants provide short-term travel support to chemical scientists, engineers, technicians, and project managers to attend conferences and seminars for career enhancement and/or to network with other scientists, industry and academic organizations with the intent of developing collaborative projects and/or new research opportunities that improve chemical security. To be considered for a travel grant, each submission must include a scanned copy of your valid passport (please include a copy of the first two pages of your passport) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) (or Resume).

Chemical Security Improvement Grants (CSIGs)

The U.S. Department of State’s Chemical Security Program (CSP) is pleased to offer grants to improve the physical and procedural security of chemical laboratories and facilities. These Chemical Security Improvement Grants (CSIG) contribute to the security of industrial and academic chemical facilities, including their employees and their communities, and aim to prevent the accidental or intentional misuse of chemicals. CSIGs are one-time awards ranging from $2,000 to $30,000 in value with applications accepted on a quarterly basis. To be considered for a security improvement grant, applicants must submit a completed CSIG application form, CSIG budget form and curriculum vitae (CV) for each individual compensated under the project.

Chemical Security Training Grants (CSTG) Awards

The U.S. Department of State’s Chemical Security Program (CSP) is pleased to offer grants for alumni of prior CSP trainings to implement local chemical security best practices trainings in academic and industrial settings. These trainings engage scientists, technicians, engineers and academics to convey international best practices for secure chemical management. If you are not an alumni but wish to conduct training, CSP can connect you with a trainer. To be considered for a CSTG grant, applicants must submit a completed training application form, training budget form, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume for trainers and any additional staff members and training agenda and training material.

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